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Samuel Walker (1832 - 1911): Judge

Samuel Walker was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, was called to the Bar, and became Queen's Counsel in 1872. He defended Parnell in 1881 and three years later was elected Liberal Member of Parliament for County Londonderry. He was knighted and served as Solicitor-General from 1883 to 1885 and Attorney-General in 1886. From 1892 to 1895 and from 1905 to 1911 he was Lord Chancellor. In 1906 he was created a baronet.